An unfortunate
Gob-Oc orc having stumbled into a Groshmite swarm. The Groshmite (also
referred to as the "Giant Woodboring Mite") is an insect no more than 2
to 3 nailsbreadths in size, that might not pose a threat when
encountered alone, but can be a deadly danger if a whole swarm attacks.
Such a mite swarm is a group of these insects existing collectively
as an airborne pestillence containing thousands or more individuals.
Though peaceful in general, the swarm should definitely not be stirred
up. Picture from
the game Mystical
Empire™, used with friendly permission. Illustration drawn by Quellion.